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Software Engineer Intern

Parsons

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Pay
about $35-$60/hr
When
Summer 2027
Where
Huntsville, AL

Before you apply

GPA
Major GPA greater than 3.0.
Work authorization
Must be a US citizen.

What you'll do

  • In this role you will get to work alongside hardware and software engineers developing ground-based directed energy systems.
  • Develop software that supports ground-based directed energy systems, working alongside experienced software and hardware engineers.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers, technicians, and field support representatives to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.
  • Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, code reviews, and other team activities.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using software engineering best practices.
  • Test and debug software, investigate issues, and help improve reliability and performance.

What they want

  • Pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Rust, etc...).
  • The desire to learn in a hands-on environment.
  • Experience with software version control tools, preferably git.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.

Pay and perks

  • Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14
Full posting

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented software engineering intern to join our team! In this role you will get to work alongside hardware and software engineers developing ground-based directed energy systems .

What you'll be doing

  • Develop software that supports ground-based directed energy systems, working alongside experienced software and hardware engineers.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers, technicians, and field support representatives to understand requirements and solve technical challenges.
  • Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, code reviews, and other team activities.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using software engineering best practices.
  • Test and debug software, investigate issues, and help improve reliability and performance.
  • Learn the team's development tools and workflows while contributing to hands-on engineering projects.

What required skills you'll bring

  • Pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering.
  • Major GPA greater than 3.0.
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Rust, etc...).
  • The desire to learn in a hands-on environment.

What desired skills you'll bring

  • Experience with software version control tools, preferably git.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.
  • An understanding of object-oriented design principles and applying them to develop reliable and maintainable software.

Security clearance requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to   https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

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